u/Max8ooo

I have a 1973 Caterpillar D398 750kva in a warehouse that I want to sell. I don't know much about it, but it was used as a backup for a municipal water station, so likely has few hours.

I can't confirm if, or how well it works but I get the impression that it would not take much to get it going.

My question is, whether it is worth paying a technician to come out, check it out, try to get it going, etc., or just sell it "as is"?

What kind of reports/analysis would a potential buyer want in order to pay more that as is value?

It is an impressive looking machine, but any dealers I have contacted have said that it is too old for them.